Nurses’ Israeli kill comments ‘a hate crime’: top cop
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Two nurses’ suggestions that Israeli patients would be killed or refused care is being viewed as a hate crime as investigators weigh up laying charges. Read more
Nurses devastated, Jews fearful after ‘vile’ video
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Emotional nurses have rallied against hate speech as Jewish leaders say some are wondering whether they need to hide their religion to get equitable healthcare. Read more
Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post
The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war. Read more
‘Fantasy’: Ita Buttrose denies pushing host’s sacking
February 11, 2025 by AAP
The ABC’s former chair has said a radio host fired for sharing a post on the Gaza conflict was an ‘”activist” who should not have been hired in the first place. Read more
Roger Waters claimed journalist ‘cheerleading genocide’
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is facing legal action after describing a documentary maker as “cheerleading the genocide of the Palestinian people” in Gaza, Britain’s High Court was told. Read more
ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints
February 10, 2025 by AAP
A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece. Read more
Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting
US President Donald Trump’s plan to take over the Gaza Strip and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East” without soldiers has had a mixed reception. Read more
ABC exec ‘didn’t like’ Buttrose comments on axed journo
February 7, 2025 by AAP
The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was “between a rock and a hard place” after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved. Read more
Nazi flag allegedly waved at pub after new laws pass
February 7, 2025 by AAP
Two men face jail time over a swastika flag allegedly waved in a pub a stone’s throw from a Jewish museum. Read more
ABC’s integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case
February 6, 2025 by AAP
The ABC’s integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster’s boss has said. Read more
Alleged synagogue arsonists targeted by fellow inmates
February 6, 2025 by AAP
Two men with extensive criminal histories have been denied bail over an attack on a synagogue which police allege was motivated by hate. Read more
Mandatory jail for terror risks ‘serious injustice’
February 6, 2025 by AAP
Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn. Read more
Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court
February 5, 2025 by AAP
As the nation reels over the discovery of an explosives-laden caravan, a woman named in relation to the find has fronted court over an antisemitic attack. Read more
University heads grilled over antisemitism inaction
February 5, 2025 by AAP
Vice-chancellors have defended action taken against antisemitism on university campuses amid concerns that Jewish students feel unsafe. Read more
ABC in ‘damage control’ over radio host’s Gaza post
February 5, 2025 by AAP
ABC’s former chair was told a “negligent error of judgment” had led to a journalist with views critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza being hired to fill a pre-Christmas radio slot.
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Parliament condemns ‘unacceptable’ antisemitic attacks
February 4, 2025 by AAP
Antisemitism in Australia has been condemned across the parliament as the Albanese government comes under attack over its approach. Read more
Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl
February 4, 2025 by AAP
A former ABC radio host says she was hired to discuss cats and Christmas pudding, but sharing an anti-Israel social media post thrust her into the burdensome role of being a poster girl for justice, humanity and press freedom. Read more
Egging attack no longer antisemitic as teens charged
February 4, 2025 by AAP
Police have backtracked on suggestions the egging of a group of young women was another example of the antisemitic attacks recently aimed at Jewish communities. Read more
Alleged antisemite lived in Jewish-run crisis home
February 3, 2025 by AAP
A man will remain in custody after allegedly hurling antisemitic abuse at a woman while he was living in Jewish-run crisis accommodation. Read more
Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel ‘genocide’ posts
February 3, 2025 by AAP
A journalist ousted after a push by senior ABC figures including then-chair Ita Buttrose has stood by past public comments accusing the state of Israel of committing apartheid and genocide in Gaza. Read more
Neo-Nazi group sanctioned in bid to block antisemitism
February 3, 2025 by AAP
Stopping radicalisation and curbing antisemitism and hate have led to counter-terrorism sanctions on a neo-Nazi group that promotes racial violence. Read more
Extremism in sights as antisemitic attacks on the rise
February 2, 2025 by AAP
Social media radicalisation is again raising its head with accusations that tech companies are putting profits over safety. Read more
Warning as conspiracies swirl over antisemitic plot
February 1, 2025 by AAP
A caravan that was found packed with explosives has given rise to antisemitic conspiracy theories, prompting a call for leaders to improve their communication. Read more
The Great not advised it was a target
January 31, 2025 by AAP
Sydney’s The Great Synagogue’s chief minister, Rabbi Benjamin Elton, said authorities never informed him the synagogue was a potential target and he only learned of the development through the media. Read more
Frydenberg slams Albanese over antisemitic attacks
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of failing to set red lines not to be crossed after anti-Semitic attacks began ramping up in Australia. Read more
Australia’s reputation ‘shredded’ by antisemitic spate
Australia was once viewed as a multicultural melting pot, but a string of attacks against its Jewish community has cast doubt over this perception. Read more
Bomb caravan’s owner was accused of antisemitic attack
January 30, 2025 by AAP
A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident. Read more
Leaders speak about antisemitism
January 30, 2025 by AAP
Senior leaders have condemned the antisemitic incident involving a caravan full of explosives as an “attack on the Australian way of life”. Read more
Plot fuels federal stoush over antisemitism response
January 30, 2025 by AAP
The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences. Read more
Owner of caravan in antisemitic plot in police custody
January 30, 2025 by AAP
The owner of a caravan packed with explosives for a potential anti-Semitic terror plot is in custody, as the NSW premier defends police for keeping the thwarted scheme under wraps for 10 days. Read more